CCTV Operator Training Course
The SIA CCTV Operator Licence is a legal requirement for anyone working with CCTV equipment in a professional capacity, whether monitoring public spaces or operating within a private security environment. This three-day course meets all SIA requirements and leads to the Level 2 Qualification in CCTV Operations, enabling candidates to apply for their licence upon successful completion.
The course is structured across three units. The first addresses the legal and regulatory framework governing private security work in the United Kingdom. The second focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the CCTV operator role. The third is a practical unit covering the operation of camera systems, monitors, and control equipment in real working conditions. Both theoretical understanding and applied competence are assessed, through two multiple-choice examinations and a practical evaluation.
What Will You Learn?
Instruction is delivered by practitioners with direct experience in surveillance and security operations. This matters in a course that covers not only equipment and procedure but legal obligation. CCTV operators carry real responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and GDPR, and understanding those obligations correctly from the outset shapes how a practitioner approaches every shift. The course addresses communication protocols with colleagues and external agencies, including the police, as well as health and safety responsibilities in time-sensitive situations.
Training is conducted in London, with weekday and weekend options available to accommodate working schedules.